Suggestions for attractive clothes wanted

I like Roman and Klass, don't know where about you live, they are in The Gretna Village along with lots of other bargains!

Soyaconcept 15%off first order

Damart is showing more stylish clothing now, and less of the fuddy-duddy image it had.
Also, there is a sale on, with free p&p.

I've bought a few Gudrun Sjorden clothes in the past, still have them. I love the bright colours but have been disappointed in the quality and also realised the reason they don't look as good on me as the catalogue is that the models have layered several pieces together to create the look and to achieve a similar effect you'd have to spend hundreds of pounds!
I do like Andini, White Stuff and anything vaguely hippie, but that's my style and not for everybody.

Landsend have a lot of their stock on sale at the moment. Among the promotional emails in my in-box this morning there are two from them, one offering 60% off another with 50%! They may or may not have the size you want in the colour you want!

I'm not always aware of patterns so the sewing groups I'm in on Facebook help Grammaretto. People like to show their makes and I get more of an idea. Also quite a few of the independent pattern designers do tutorials or FaceBook Live when you can see the finished garment - often on the designer. Some of them show you hacks or put them on their site so you can do other things with one pattern. One design that you love can be made in many different fabrics or colours too.

Many of the independent designers are mentioned on the sewing thread but I do suggest you check if they have any YouTube videos. They are not necessary but they help.

I’ve found that as I’ve got older I like Boden , Joules and Phase eight they have some great sales too . Very flattering clothes for the older ladies . Good luck

Roman Originals. I get most of my clothes here. Love them.

Not knowing your taste so just some ideas for a look. Uniclo - never had to return. Fat Face (the sizing is mad best to ask if online or go to physical shop) but the quality is good. I hate M&S with a pasion but have hit lucky with the jersey dresses in 'Collection'. www.marksandspencer.com/l/women/mands-collection/dresses?filters=Price{[5%20TO%2075]}&OrgPriceRange=5,69&sort=minPrice%20asc

Have you tried Lands' End? I buy from them quite often, and also Kettlewell Colours, not the cheapest but a great range of colours to chose from.

My original post was written in frustration at not being tempted by anything I was seeing online!
I can't shop in shops .

A) they aren't open
B) we are shielded and not to go out until July 31st

Ofcourse I know how to go shopping. In normal times I would try a few things on before deciding.

I agree about Toast GGumteenth and have only ever bought in their sale but no regrets. Good fabric and cut is classic. (although their current collection is a bit dreary)

How do you choose sewing patterns? I find they are a minefield and then there's fabric.
There are only 3 shops left in the whole city of Edinburgh which sell dressmaking fabric. So it's back to buying online.

Thanks for the suggestions folks. You never fail!

Research and Google "Lagenlook" clothing. Have a look at Kit and Kaboodal for ideas (plenty of other suppliers are available). There are lots of lagenlook suppliers online, even on Amazon and eBay.

M&S no longer a 'go to' for me. I have found Principal brand at Debenhams to be a good fit for tops,trousers, crops and only yesterday received a lovely jacket for half price. Bon Marche is also a place I try but do prefer to shop in store there as sizing can vary.

Have just treated myself to a lovely dress from Seasalt, bit more expensive than I would normally pay but it is good quality and feels great on

Paperbackwriter, When I recommended a skirt and tee I meant a long tee that skims over the waist band and may be tunic length. Fine wool jumpers if bought a size too big do the same trick of skimming over fat bits.

As for a skirt, I meant a fine material that can be held into the body by the lower edge of the tee or jumper. I'd never recommend a skirt with the top tucked into the waistband for anyone but the very slim.As a dumpy elderly person I try to look as straight up and down as possible , the curves take ample care of themselves.

M and Co

Magazines / internet and when possible a visit to any retailer to just wander around and try on what ever takes your fancy.I have learned that because my friend looks great / recommends does not mean I too will 'look great'

Also - beware of ads that come up on Facebook. Too many that I know have been scammed, buying something 'linen' from variously named companies. The stuff arrives weeks later from China, is nothing like the fabric advertised and is impossible to return.

Hmm.. don't agree about separates if you're a bit big. They cut you in half across possibly your widest bit. It's more flattering to be divided vertically. But if you are a trousers wearer, floppy linen ones with long flow tops. I never wear trousers so opt for dresses. Zara is quite good but some styles come up bigger than others. Favourite brands are Mama b., and whatever else Walkers Style.com are selling (mostly in their sale!) I also quite like Masai. Sahara is v. expensive and always seems to swamp me.

George at Asda can have some hidden gems. White Stuff lovely and hang nicely, have been lucky to get sale items in past.

Angeleyes58xx

Try Flory day or shein they are good and reasonable❤️??xx

I have read so many bad reports of these companies, based in China, products bearing no resemblance to what was ordered, no returns - a total rip off!
There are members on GN who will attest to this - don’t waste your money!

I shall keep an eye on it Alexa - line drawings are very helpful when finding a pattern. I should have added, for anyone tempted to get back to dressmaking, I rarely use one of the big four pattern makers. There are so many indy ones out there now.

Try Flory day or shein they are good and reasonable❤️??xx

I especially appreciate the Gudrun Sjoden website because each garment besides the coloured photos, is drawn in a simple line drawing that shows the garment's basic shape e.g. A-line, smock.

I like Toast too , mainly because I like clothes that look as if the wearer had not dressed for effect and showy-off but for comfort and what my mother used to call "ladylike".

Where from, Discogran?